Swearing, booing and spitting: is crowd behaviour out of control?

The article discusses the issue of crowd behavior at sporting events, particularly the Ryder Cup, where spectators engaged in disruptive and unsportsmanlike conduct. Key points: - Rory McIlroy's wife was hit by a beer cup at the Ryder Cup event held at Bethpage Black course in New York. - The crowd behavior included booing, heckles, homophobic slurs, and insults directed at players and their families. - The master of ceremonies set an inappropriate tone by leading a chant of "fuck you, Rory!" towards McIlroy. - American golf officials initially played down the issue but later apologized, acknowledging that some fan behavior had "crossed the line." - The article raises concerns about whether accepted codes of crowd behavior have changed, with more aggressive and disruptive conduct becoming normalized. The article presents a balanced perspective, highlighting the concerning trend of spectators' behavior at sporting events, while also acknowledging the ongoing debate about whether this type of conduct is becoming more widespread or was always present to some degree.